Finding a flat in London?

linust · April 5th, 2005, 11:02 am

Any tips on how to find a studio/1 bedroom flat to rent in London? I'm going to be working in the City so any help on good areas for that would also be appreciated. What rent is reasonable (for an entry level City salary)?Also if anyone's interested in sharing a flat let me know.

JMR · April 5th, 2005, 6:06 pm

what kind of entry level salary, how flexible is budget, and what it is anyway, I guess london is a little bit "big" so the range is a bit wide

DominicConnor · April 5th, 2005, 8:15 pm

As JMR says, we need some parameters:Are you in Canary Wharf or the City ?What station you near ?Scale 1-10 the following ?How important is peace & quiet ?How much do you want to avoid rough areas ?How Trendy ?Green ?Want to walk to work ?What time do you expect to start/finish ?Want to park your car ?

linust · April 5th, 2005, 8:54 pm

You are both right, of course!Salary: 35Budget and its flexibility: Good questions. I suppose that's one of the things I'm trying to figure out. Is around 170 reasonable? Too high or too low?Location: Liverpool StHow important is peace & quiet ? 3How much do you want to avoid rough areas ? 7How Trendy ? 7Green ? 5Want to walk to work ? 7Want to park your car ? 1 (no car)What time do you expect to start/finish ? 7am-7pm, worst case I suppose.

olaolson · April 5th, 2005, 9:04 pm

7pm, worst case? Welcome to London, my son! In the beginning maybe but normally after 7pm is the time to sort out the daily fuck-ups.

linust · April 5th, 2005, 9:31 pm

QuoteOriginally posted by: olaolson7pm, worst case? Welcome to London, my son! In the beginning maybe but normally after 7pm is the time to sort out the daily fuck-ups.I expect nothing less, but this is indeed the beinning.

Strangy · August 25th, 2005, 1:59 pm

So where did you choose? Am about to hit the market myself and Hoxton/Shoreditch is looking good....